Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield
Greenfield, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161595)
CMS process measure: 96 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 87 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 743-6226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield holds a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 84% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.00 is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield serves 87 ZIP codes from its office in Greenfield, Iowa, in Adair County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield is Medicare-certified (CCN 161595, since 2009). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield is a non-profit hospice based in Greenfield, Iowa, serving Adair County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2009 (CCN 161595).
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice earned an overall rating of 4 stars. Among families who responded, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated the hospice's care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 96.00, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that 51.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 87 ZIP codes.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of retrieval. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of quality. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS reports.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield is Medicare-certified under CCN 161595, certified since September 16, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 84% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating its care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.00, compared to an Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 51.2% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates this hospice serves 87 ZIP codes from its Greenfield, Iowa office in Adair County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 87 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield is a non-profit organization; ownership type does not, by itself, determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey and quality scores alongside ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2009.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield at (641) 743-6226 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield directly at (641) 743-6226 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, the service area, and how a hospice communicates with patients and families — this hospice's available CMS figures are included in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield (CCN 161595) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161595?state=IA to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.